The mission of Girls on the Run is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Girls on the Run inspires 3rd through 8th grade girls to stay true to themselves and live free from societal stereotypes. Our 12 week after-school curriculum innovatively weaves preparing for a 5K run with lessons that empower girls to:

• Celebrate their bodies
• Honor their voices
• Recognize their gifts, and
• Activate their inner power.

Our goal is to provide an environment where girls begin to reach their full physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual potential and know the joy of being!

Girls on the Run of Coconino County is an independent council of Girls on the Run International, founded in 1996 by Molly Barker. Today, over 150 councils across the United States and Canada serve more than 50,000 girls annually.

The effectiveness of our programs depend upon active collaboration between girls and their families, program sites, volunteers, staff, and the community.  We are funded entirely by fees, donations, sponsorships and grants and rely on the generosity of local individuals, businesses, and organizations to fulfill our mission.

Watch our video to learn more about Girls on the Run! 

Congratulations Flagstaff Girl on the Run, Josie Leibfried, winner in the Secret "How Girls on the Run Makes Me Fearless" national essay contest. Read Josie's winning essay here!

IMPORTANT UPDATES

SPRING 2010 SEASON REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 15!

The season begins February 8. Visit our Season Dates and Locations page for program information, online registration, and registration forms to download.

NEW BALANCE GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K REGISTRATION FOR SPRING NOW OPEN!

Visit our New Balance GOTR 5K page for online registration now!

JOIN "Gentle Journey: A Running Group for Novice Runners"

INFORMATION SESSION: Monday, February 8 from noon - 1 p.m.

University Union, Oak Creek

RUNNING PROGRAM: February 22 - May 7
Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. & Thursdays from noon - 1 p.m.
Meeting place TBA

Join Girls on the Run of Coconino County for a gentle journey from walking to running throughout the fall. This training program for first time and beginning runners will prepare participants to complete a non-competitive 5K fun run. Female participants are also invited to volunteer as running buddies lending support to the youth participants of Girls on the Run during the 5K. To view the training program, click here. Attend the information session on February 8 to learn more about the training program, Girls on the Run, and to complete the necessary paperwork to sign-up.

Led by Caryn Barman, PT, DPT, PCS, Girls on the Run volunteer & Allie Stender, Health Educator, Sr., NAU Employee Assistance & Wellness

E-mail Ask-EAW@nau.edu or call 523-7797 to register.

Girls on the Run of Coconino County is a proud recipient of grants from the Flagstaff Community Foundation partners and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation in 2009-2010.